Mississippi DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is A road crew at work

This sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down, proceed with caution, and follow signs and instructions. If possible, move into a lane farther from the workers.

Not quite. The answer is you need to make a right turn to enter Route 47 north.

This sign tells you to turn right to go north on route 47.

Not quite. The answer is Trucks may enter or cross this roadway.

This sign indicates trucks entering or crossing the roadway ahead. Slow down and watch for trucks.

Not quite. The answer is Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway.

This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or air horn or displaying flashing lights.

Not quite. The answer is Certain vehicles such as school buses and some trucks must stop at railroad crossings even when the tracks are clear.

Certain vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings even when no signals are warning of approaching trains. These vehicles include passenger buses, school buses, and trucks carrying hazardous materials like explosives or gasoline. Follow such vehicles at a safe distance and be prepared to stop. When you do arrive at a railroad crossing, obey all signs and signals. Don't try to cut off or outrace an approaching train. A train traveling at 60 mph can take more than a mile to come to a complete stop.

Source: Railroad Crossings, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is instructions to the driver.

Vertical rectangular signs generally give instructions or tell you about traffic laws. Such regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Not quite. The answer is Flashing arrow panels

Large flashing arrow panels and electronic message signs are mobile devices that are used to give drivers advance warning of work zones and other unusual conditions.

Not quite. The answer is 70 mph.

The legal speed limit on rural interstates is 70 mph. However, under poor driving conditions, you should slow down below this speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is stopping or shifting gears

Never start to cross railroad tracks unless the tracks can be cleared without stopping. Never shift gears while crossing because your vehicle might stall.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the curb and stop.

Authorized emergency vehicles, such as police cars, ambulances, and fire engines, have the right-of-way when they are signaling audibly (siren) or visually (flashing lights). If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching from either direction, immediately pull over to the curb, stop, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Not quite. The answer is Hairpin curve ahead

This sign warns you that there is a hairpin curve ahead. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Warning Signs, Road Signs, Rules of the Road, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.

This sign represents a bicycle crossing. This sign warns you in advance that a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.

Not quite. The answer is Cattle crossing ahead

This sign indicates that drivers need to watch for cattle crossing the road.

Not quite. The answer is No trucks are allowed on this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The red slash over the truck indicates that trucks are not allowed on this road. Truck drivers must look for an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is You are free to proceed, but you must first yield to any traffic already in the intersection.

You can proceed on a green signal after yielding to all pedestrians and traffic that are already in the intersection.

Source: Traffic Signals, Traffic Control, Rules of the Road, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is There is a railroad crossing ahead.

This sign means there is a railroad crossing ahead. Prepare to stop if you see a train coming. You must also stop if you are directed to by a set of flashing red lights, a sign, or a lowered gate.

Source: Railroad Crossings, Mississippi Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is parking is not allowed.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This regulatory sign is a No Parking sign. Parking at the sign is not allowed.

Not quite. The answer is Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

This image indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Overtaking and passing should be done with care because of oncoming traffic.

Not quite. The answer is when going straight through an intersection with a green light.

A green traffic light at an intersection allows you to enter the intersection. Before entering the intersection, however, you must yield to vehicles that are already in the intersection. And a roundabout is one type of intersection, so that rule applies to it too. You must also yield to other vehicles when you merge or enter a highway from an alley.

Not quite. The answer is showing alternate routes during road closures and construction.

This sign shows alternate routes during road closures or construction. Follow these signs.